Course Descriptions

This course develops an analytical framework for the
understanding of the theory of markets, including the
decision-making process in businesses, the impact of
technological advances on markets and the functioning of
the four different market structures. This course will
also provide a closer look at the interactions of
individual households, business firms and governments in
the marketplace. Finally, this course will discuss
economic issues related to the well-being of market
participants, the tradeoffs between equity and efficiency,
the economics of taxation and subsidies, the economics of
healthcare, the economics of poverty and income inequality,
labor market issues and the basis of free trade.
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